The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned parents not to share photos of children online, as they can be manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI) to create child sexual abuse material. This warning follows an incident where a school in the UK was targeted by criminal groups who used publicly available student photos to generate explicit content via AI and threatened to publish it unless money was paid. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reported a significant increase in AI-generated child exploitation content, with 3,400 videos identified in 2025 compared to just 13 in 2024. These materials are becoming more violent and realistic, with 65% classified as category A under UK law, indicating severe forms of sexual violence. The organizations recommend parents use private groups on social media or adjust privacy settings to limit access to their children's photos. They also urge technology companies to secure AI models to prevent misuse.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on a security issue involving AI and child protection, citing warnings from official agencies like the NCA and IWF. It does not take a clear ideological stance but focuses on the risks and recommendations related to AI misuse. The framing remains neutral, with a




